11月10日商务英语
2009年11月10日
cyberloafing; the bane of my existence
今日单词：
| 单词 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
| cyberloafing | 工作时泡网（动名词，非正式用语） | (gerund, INFORMAL) The inappropriate practice of exploring the Internet when one should be working (NOTE: "to loaf" is to avoid useful work and spend time idly) | EXAMPLE: Early in the morning at my office I sometimes spend a few minutes cyberloafing before starting the day's work. 一早刚进办公室，我有时会先上网闲逛几分钟，然后再开始一天的工作。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
| the bane of my existence | 灾星 | Traditional expression referring to something or someone who is a constant source of annoyance and frustration. | EXAMPLE: One particular customer of mine calls me daily with petty complaints; he is the bane of my existence. 我的一个挑剔的客户天天为了芝麻大的小问题打电话跟我抱怨，他是我的灾星。 |
